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Two-Factor Authentication for

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2FA methods supported by Lemmy

Adding two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to protect your Lemmy account. With TOTP support, you can generate Lemmy verification codes directly in the Authenticator App.

Authenticator app (TOTP)

Lemmy lets you use time-based one-time passwords, so you can generate verification codes in an authenticator app on your device — no network or SMS needed.

2FA is only available on Lemmy instances using version 0.18 or later.

Lemmy 2FA — Frequently asked questions

Does Lemmy support an authenticator app?

Yes. Lemmy supports time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), so you can add it to the Authenticator App and generate verification codes right on your device.

Which two-factor authentication methods does Lemmy support?

Lemmy currently supports: Authenticator app (TOTP).

Is it free to generate Lemmy codes with the Authenticator App?

Yes. The Authenticator App is free to download, and generating Lemmy verification codes does not require an account or sign-up.

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